Tuesday, July 31, 2012

"Far
away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may
not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty,
believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."Louisa May Alcott

I love all of Heather B. Moore's Book of Mormon novels, but Daughters of Jared is one of my favorites!

About the Book

Naiva, daughter of the dethroned King Jared II, lives in the shadow of
her privileged elder sister, Asherah. But when Asherah develops a secret
plot to return their father to the throne, Naiva's resentment turns to
fear. Thwarting the scheme becomes more complicated when Naiva discovers
that Akish, the first man who has shown interest in her, is an integral
part of the plan. Asherah traps Akish in a ploy to make him marry her,
breaking Naiva's heart and leaving her feeling more alone than ever.
Somehow Naiva must find the strength to stand against the encroaching
evil in the kingdom and a sister who will stop at nothing to become
queen. When Akish's wickedness escalates and threatens to destroy the
bonds of sisterhood, Naiva must decide between protecting her sister and
honoring her new belief in the true God,a forbidden belief that could
cost her life.

Monday, July 2, 2012

You can close the windows and darken your room, and you can open the
windows and let light in. It is a matter of choice. Your mind is your
room. Do you darken it or do you fill it with light? Remez Sasson

Suggested Reads

I love, love, love these books! Maybe you will, too:-)

Book: Once: Once Upon a Time CollectionAuthor: Cameron Dokey

About the book
In this value-priced bind-up of three beloved retellings, readers will journey to faraway fairy tale lands. Before Midnight revisits Cinderella’s story in France, Golden puts a new spin on Rapunzel’s romance, and Wild Orchid reimagines the Chinese tale of Mulan. With so much real-life drama in today’s busy world, Once allows readers to escape into whimsical realms where every story has a happily ever after.

Book: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25Author: Richard Paul Evans

About the book
To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is
nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in
truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. Michael
thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor
has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael’s friend,
Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor
ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them
to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric
teens—and through them, the world.
#1 New York Times bestselling
author Richard Paul Evans introduces a character whose risk-filled
exploration marks the beginning of a riveting new series. With only his
powers, his wits, and his friends to protect him, Michael will need all
his strength to survive….

Book:The Shepherd's VoiceAuthor: Robin Lee Hatcher

About the bookA Man with a Past...For ten years, Gabe Talmadge languished
in prison, convicted of a horrible crime. Now, he is free once again but
unable to find work in the midst of the Great Depression. In
desperation, Gabe returns to Ransom, Idaho, hoping that his uncaring
father will give him food and shelter, if not love. But the prodigal son
is not welcomed home. Hudson Talmadge, who virtually owns the town of
Ransom, despises his youngest son as much as ever-and Gabe is as
powerless to win his father's approval as when he was a child.

A Man with a Future...Hungry
and hopeless, Gabe is rescued by the owner of a sheep ranch south of
Ransom. Incredibly, Akira Macauley gives him a place to live and work to
do. More than that, she gives him hope that he can receive forgiveness
for his past-and perhaps even love.

A Man with a Choice...But
just as Gabe comes to believe that happiness may be within his grasp,
tragedy strikes Ransom once more. As his life begins to unravel, Gabe
must either sink again into an abyss of hopelessness or cling to a hope,
faith, and love stronger than any he has ever known.